Sunshine Coast Multi-Modal Transport Corridor

Fact Sheet #1 What is the MMTC?

The Multi-Modal Transport Corridor (MMTC) is a future transport corridor from Road to the .

As the Sunshine Coast grows, it is essential that Caloundra, , Maroochydore transport systems and infrastructure are and Noosa and reduce congestion on developed to meet the region’s future needs. Nicklin Way The MMTC will deliver: • a new rail line between Creekside and • enhanced access to the Sunshine Coast’s Maroochy Boulevard, which is part of the major commercial, residential, educational, Caboolture to Maroochydore Corridor Study health and sporting developments (CAMCOS) rail link between Beerwah and Maroochydore. • improved public transport links by integrating road, rail, bus, pedestrian and Construction of the MMTC will be completed in cycle infrastructure stages. • a high-speed, motorway-standard road This concept layout of the MMTC represents designed to reduce travel times between planning for the ultimate traffic and transport outcome for the corridor.

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Main Roads – Connecting Queensland www.mainroads.qld.gov.au Sunshine Coast Multi-Modal Transport Corridor

Main Roads is working closely with State and The project will then assess and confirm Local Government agencies and planners of details for future stages and recommended other Sunshine Coast projects to ensure the timing for construction. overall needs for transport on the Sunshine Coast are considered. MMTC aims to: Construction is currently underway on the first • support the future social and transport stage – Caloundra-Mooloolaba Road – needs of the between Caloundra Road (near Corbould Park) • support economic development and Creekside Boulevard. This section of work is expected to be open to traffic in 2009. • provide an affordable solution to traffic and public transport problems. Main Roads has engaged project consultants SKM and PB to assist with MMTC planning.

At the Sunshine Motorway, the planning builds upon previous studies and extends north to Maroochy Boulevard and west to the Kawana Way Interchange.

Planning will confirm the ultimate preferred pedestrian, cycle, road and public transport system within the corridor.

Freecall: 1800 662 744 Email: [email protected] Write: MMTC Planning Reply Paid 3848 SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101 (no stamp required) Fax: (07) 3026 7575 – Attention: MMTC Consultation

For more information visit www.mainroads.qld.gov.au (search for “MMTC”)

Main Roads – Connecting Queensland www.mainroads.qld.gov.au